Waitress Casting Call
Instructions -- Please read carefully before submitting:
TRIGGER WARNING: If you have issues with working in low lighting, noisy surroundings, around large crowds in small areas, working with transgender actors, wearing gore/prosthetics, jump scares, or fire, please consider a role in another project.
Find the role you're interested in.
In an email: Attach a recent headshot (.jpg, .png, or .pdf) and current acting resume (.pdf only). In the subject line put "WAITRESS" and the name of the character you're interested in (ex: WAITRESS--Judith Klein). In the body of the email, state that you've read the above TRIGGER WARNING, have no issues with what's listed, and would like to move forward in the casting process. Make sure all your contact details are included.
For any musician roles: If you are an active musician, please also include a link to any music videos you have.
Send that email to CASTING@MIFN.NET.
Once we review your submission and would like to consider you for the role, we'll reach out regarding next steps.
Thanks in advance for your interest in our film!
CURRENT OPEN ROLES
Dr. Joan O’Dea (30s-60s, Caucasian TRANS female): Tall, physically powerful, and smart, Dr. Joan O’Dea is punctual and by-the-book. She’s unhappy with her government job but faithful to her employer nonetheless. Work colleague to Dr. Barb Duane. Physical role. Must be comfortable running short distances, crawling, and wearing prosthetics. Lead.
Bruce Holland (30s-50s, Caucasian male): Average height, he’s the unhappy husband to Cori and proud father of their child Ashton. He does his best to avoid talking to his wife while they try to order food at the diner. Physical role. Must be comfortable running short distances and wearing prosthetics. Supporting.
Ashton Holland (young looking Caucasian child, 8-12): Not spoiled, but Ashton prefers the attention from father Bruce. Physical role. Must be able to emote fear and cry real tears on demand. Supporting.
Butler Tallman (40s-60s, male): Average height, he’s the bassist of the alternative rock band INFESTED STRATA, which peaked 30 years ago. He’s pretty vocal when they cross paths with a rival band. Physical role. Must be comfortable running short distances and wearing prosthetics. Would prefer an actual bassist from a band that had success 20+ years ago. Supporting.
McKeyman (40s-60s, male): Average height, he’s the keyboardist to the alternative rock band INFESTED STRATA, which peaked 30 years ago. He’s pretty vocal when they cross paths with a rival band. Physical role. Must be comfortable running short distances and wearing prosthetics. Would prefer an actual keyboardist from a band that had success 20+ years ago. Supporting.